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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
    
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Welcome to the Eternal Skirmish Campaign!
I've created this thread to help introduce the campaign to newcomers and oldcomers, and hopefully convince them to join our little campaign. [:D]
What is the Eternal Skirmish Campaign (EC)?
The EC is a variation on the Skirmish Campaign laid out in the Miniatures Handbook that is played over the internet and administered via this message board.
Every week players who are interested in playing must sign up to play. There is no obligation to play every week, so if real life gets busy just don't sign up for a few weeks untill you have time to play again. On the other hand, if all you want to do is play DDM, you can play up to four warlords simultaneously once you've been around for a while (1 per week upto a max of 4 in your 4th week). You will only be matched versus warlords of similar power, so you don't have to worry about getting your butt kicked by any of the veteran 8th level warlords. [)]
In a standard campaign, you choose a creature with a Commander Rating to become your Warlord, your warlord then battles other warlords in the campaign, gaining campaign points and power (via levels and magic items) with each win. The campaign ends when the first warlord gains a predetermined number of campaign points.
In the Eternal Campaign, each battle earns your warlord XP, and when your warlord aqcuires enough XP he gains a level where he can earn everything from new spell powers to feats to an extra attack....imagine your favourite Kobold Sorcerer warlord chanting off Fireballs, an Orc Druid with Call Lightning, or Urthok the Vicious with 3 melee attacks that do 15 Damage with the Power Attack Feat. ΖD]
In the EC your warlord is also given XP which he may assign to a Lieutenant (Lt). Your warlord's Lts can also go up levels, gain a Commander Rating if they are not already commanders, and even be promoted someday to become a warlord of its own! For example, one of our players, jjbeezer, is currently playing Clank the Warforged Fighter, a creature who was promoted as an Lt to become a Warlord.
Each match you also gain a magic item which varies in power depending on whether you win or lose. In future matches you can gain new items, upgrade to more powerful magic items, and even try to win an Artefact in one of the periodic tournaments that are run.
What do I need to join?
1. It is pretty much essential that you know how to play DDM before you can join the campaign. If you don't know how to play, buy yourself a starter set, read the rules, and find some friends to play with! If you don't have anyone to battle with locally...read on.
2. You will also need to install, and make yourself familiar with the VASSAL Game Engine - a sweet ass program that allows us to play DDM online. bshugg has written an excellent guide how to get this program up and running. Next thing you'll want to do is try to meet a few people online and play a couple test games. If you don't know how to play DDM yet you'll find, once you've logged in to VASSAL, plenty of players who would love to help out a new player.
3. Although not essential, it is very helpful to be familiar with the Skirmish Campaign Rules as published in the Miniatures Handbook. If you don't have this book or have never played in a skirmish campaign before things might be a little confusing at first, since the Eternal Campaign is essentially an advanced supplement to the Miniatures Handbook skirmish campaign rules. Fortunately, there are many players in the campaign who are more than happy to help new players out.
4. If you've got everything down pat so far, the next thing you'll want to do is become familiar with the Eternal Skirmish Campaign rules. You are not required to know these rules in depth, especially for your first few games, however, after you've played for a few weeks it is important that you are comfortable with them. If you have any questions, ask, and another player will point you to the answer.
How do I sign up?
1. The first thing you will need to do is choose a warlord. The limitations on which creature you may choose as your initial warlord are identical to those in the MHB Skirmish Campaign. Your warlord must be 35 points or less, and must have a Commander Rating. A complete list of initial warlords (as of Angelfire) is posted below.
2. Next, you will want to post your warlord along with your warlord's name (eg Bertha the Dwarf Sergeant) and your time zone relative to GMT (eg GMT -8 [Pacific Time] or GMT -5 [Eastern Time]). Each week a signup thread is started dedicated to signing up players for the next week of the campaign. Usually this thread is posted by Thursday, with a deadline of Sunday midnight. When you first join you are limited to one warlord, but each subsequent week you may add one new warlord up to a max of 4 warlords simultaneously, one for each faction.
3. Each Monday the new week's schedule is posted. The schedule will show who your opponent is, what the warband sizes will be for your match (this includes your warlord), and how many support troops you or your opponent will recieve (support troops are extra creatures you can bring to the match in order to even out a battle versus a more powerful warlord). Once you know who your opponent is, you need to email them (click on their username in the stats page) AND post in the thread in order to arrange a time for you to play your game.
4. Every week you may create a new warband to best suite the circumstances. The two main things that you will want to tailor your warband around is the week's scenario and your opponent's warlord. You'll want to check out who his warlord is and what kind of capabilities he has (eg if you see your opponent has a pair of magic items granting resistance to fire, you might want to reconsider bringing that Elf Pyromancer). You can do this by clicking on his warlord on the stats page which causes the stats to appear in the right frame.
5. Other thing you will need to know when creating your warband is that in the campaign your warband is limited to 8 creatures and 4 support creatures (if you get any), and you may use huge creatures. No creature with a command rating higher than your warlord's is allowed in your warband, and warband points includes your warlord. You will also want to make sure you read the "Weekly Notes and Rules Updates" posted in the wekly schedule thread.
6. Now that you have your warband ready, type it out in a text file along with your terrain tiles (or as scenario dictates) and when you meet your opponent online, you will both paste them into the chat screen at the same time. Now roll initiative and you're off!
Hope to see you in the campaign! [:D] | |
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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
| | 09/17/2005 11:50 PM |
| Complete list of initial warlord choices (thru Wardrums)
<b>Creature Faction Cost Comd</b><br><br>Mercenary Sergeant LE/LG 23 2<br><br>Cleric of Yondalla LG 14 3<br>Village Priest LG 21 3<br>Dwarf Caver LG 24 4<br>Cleric of Order LG 24 5<br>Cleric of Lathander LG 27 4<br>Cleric of St. Cuthbert LG 29 3<br>Sword of Heironeous LG 29 7<br>Dwarf Sergeant LG 30 4<br><br>Regdar, Adventurer LG/CG 20 2<br><br>Elf Ranger CG 21 2<br>Vadania. Half-Elf Druid CG 22 2<br>Cleric of Corellon Lar~ CG 25 4<br>Inspiring Marshal CG 29 4<br>Warchanter CG 30 3<br>Cleric of Garl Glitter~ CG 31 3<br>Cleric of Kord CG 32 1<br>Copper Samurai CG 32 2<br>Bladesinger CG 34 3<br><br>Scorpion Clan Drow Fig~ CG/CE 33 2<br><br>Drow Sergeant CE 16 2<br>Cleric of Gruumsh CE 21 3<br>Tiefling Captain CE 21 4<br>Orc Sergeant CE 24 3<br>Orc Druid CE 27 2<br>Tiefling Blademaster CE 27 3<br>Drow Wizard CE 29 2<br>Gnoll Sergeant CE 33 2<br>Bugbear Champion of Er~ CE 34 2<br><br>Snig the Axe LE 20 0<br>Kobold Sorcerer LE 20 1<br>Half-Orc Fighter LE 21 3<br>Hobgoblin Sergeant LE 23 3<br>Skullsplitter LE 28 2<br>Cleric of Nerull LE 28 3<br>Goblin Underboss LE 28 3<br>Urthok the Vicious LE 34 5<br>Grim Necromancer LE 35 2<br>Mind Flayer LE 35 4 | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
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orcmonk220
Underboss
1608 Posts
| | 11/18/2005 11:35 AM |
| So far, I've found the following legal Underdark Commanders:
LG/LE Mercenary Sergeant
That's it! The Mercenary Sergeant is the only one under 35 points! | |
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eMpTy Kay
Underboss
1068 Posts
| | 12/14/2005 8:33 AM |
| Valid Lieutenant choices:
* indicates commanders
LG
Anvil of Thunder
Bronze Wyrmling
Caravan Guard
Cleric of Lathander *
Cleric of Moradin
Cleric of Order *
Cleric of St. Cuthbert *
Cleric of Yondalla *
Dalelands Militia
Dwarf Artificer
Dwarf Axefighter
Dwarf Caver *
Dwarf Phalanx Soldier
Dwarf Raider
Dwarf Samurai
Dwarf Sergeant *
Dwarf Wizards
Dwarven Werebear
Earth Shugenja
Ember, Human Monk
Evoker's Apprentice
Githzerai Monk
Gnome Fighter
Gold Drarf Fighter
Gold Dwarf Soldier
Halfing Veteran
Hill Dwarf Warrior
Hound Archon
Human Crossbowman
Human Dragonslayer
Justice Archon
Lantern Bearer
Man at Arms
Man At Arms
Medium Earth Elemental
Rhek
Royal Guard
Soldier of Cormyr
Soldier of Thrane
Spiker Champion
Stalwart Paladin
Standardbearer
Stonechild
Sun Soul Initiate
Sword of Glory
Sword of Heironeous *
Tordek, Dwarf Fighter
Village Priest *
Warforged Fighter
Warforged Wizard
Warmage
Werebear
Whirling Steel Monk
LG/CG
Aasimar Favored Soul
Aramil, Adventure
Eberk, Adventurer
Healer
Jozan, Cleric of Pelor
Mialee, Elf Wizard
Protectar
Redgar, Adventurer *
Regdar, Human Gihter
CG
Axe Sister
Bariaur Ranger
Bladesigner *
Carfolk
Catfolk Wilder
Celestial Pegasus ??
Centaur
Cleric of Corellon Larethian *
Cleric of Garl Glittergold *
Cleric of Kord *
Copper Samurai *
Creycloak Ranger
Crow Shaman
Daring Rodue
Deepshadow Elf
Devis, Half-Elf Bard
Dragonblade Ninja
Druken Master
Dwarf Barbarian
Elf Archer
Elf Pyromancer
Elf Ranger *
Elf Spearguard
Elf Stalker
Elf Swashbuckler
Elf Warrior
Fire Genasi Dervish
Gnome Recruit
Goliath Barbarian
Half-Elf sorcerer
Halfling Outrider
Halfling Ranger
Halfling Sneak
Halfling Wizard
Half-Ogre Barbarian
Human Wanderer
Ialdabode, Human Psion
Ibixian
Inspiring Marshal *
Kerwyn, Human Rogue
Lidda, Adventurer
Lidda, Halfling Rogue
Longstrider Ranger
Nebbin, Gnome Illusionist
Ragnara, Psychic Warrior
Renegade Warlock
Rikka, Angelic Avenger
Satyr
Sharn Cutthroat
Spirit Folk Fighter
Talenta halfling
Thorn
Undying Soldier
Unicorn
Vandania, Half-Elf Druid *
Voice of Battle
Wand Expert
War Chanter *
Weretiger
Wilf Elf Barbarian
Wizard Tactian
Wood Elf Skirmisher
Xeph Soulknife
Xeph Warrior
LG/LE
Azer Raider
City Guard
Crucian
Dwarf Mercenary
Formian Warrior
Githzerai
Half-Orc Monk
Mercenarg Sergeant *
Xorn
Any
Druid of Obad-Hai
Lizardfolk
Sage
CG/CE
Blackscale Lizardfolk
Scorpion Clan Drow Fighter *
Thri-Kreen Ranger
Xen'drik Champion
LE
Achaierai
Baaz Draconian
Bladebearer Hobgoblin
Bladling Fighter
Blue
Blue Wyrmling
Chraal
Cleric of Nerull *
Dark Moon Monk
Dekanter Goblin
Destrachan
Direguard
Dolgaunt Monk
Duergar Champion
Duergar Warrior
Emerald Claw Soldier
Flamecrother Salamander
Ghostly Consort
Goblin Adept
Goblin Skirmisher
Goblin Sneak
Goblin Warrior
Green Dragon
Grell
Grim Necromancer *
Half-Elf Hexblade
Half-Illithid Lizardfolk
Half-Orc Executioner
Half-Orc Fighter *
Hobgoblin Impaler
Hobgoblin sergeant *
Hobgoblin Warrior
Human Executioner
Human Thug
Imp
Kapak Draconian
Kobold Champion
Kobold Miner
Kobold Skirmisher
Kobold Soldier
Kobold Sorcerer *
Kobold Warrior
Lizardfolk Rogue
Mind Flayer *
Mongrelfolk
Myconid Guard
Nothic
Sahuagin Ranger
Salamander
Scarlet Brotherhood Monk
Silent Wold Goblin
Skullcrusher Ogre
Skullsplitter *
Snig the Axe *
Thayan Knight
Urthos the Vicious *
Wererat
Wight
Wraith
Xill
Zhentrim Fighter
LE/CE
Grimlock
CE
Abyssal Eviscerator
Abyssal Skulker
Bigbear
Bright Naga
Bugbear Champion of Erythnul *
Bugbear Footpad
Burning Skeleton
Carrion Tribe Barbarian
Chitine
Cleric of Gruumsh *
Cultist of the Dragon
Cursed Spirit
Dark Creeper
Deathlock
Dolgrim
Drider Sorcerer
Drow Arcane Guard
Drow Archer
Drow Fighter
Drow Fighter
Drow Rogue
Drow Sergeant *
Drow Warrior
Drow Wizard *
Forest Troll
Githyanki Fighter
Gnoll
Gnoll
Gnoll Archer
Gnoll Sergeant *
Grimlock barbarian
Half-Orc Assassin
Human Bandit
Ice Troll
Kenku Sneak
Kuo-Toa
Lolth's Sting
Magmin
Mountain Orc
Mounted Drow Patrol
Ophidian
Orc Archer
Orc Druid *
Orc Raider
Orc Savage
Orc Sergeant *
Orc Spearfighter
Orc Warrior
Quasit
Tiefling Captain *
Troglodyte
Troglodyte
Vampire Spawn
Winter Wolf
Yuan-Ti Halfblood
Yuan-Ti Purebloos
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eMpTy Kay
Underboss
1068 Posts
| | 12/14/2005 8:35 AM |
| Valid Lts who can take SPLs:
Cleric
Cleric of Corellon Larethian
Cleric of Garl Glittergold
Cleric of Gruumsh
Cleric of Kord
Cleric of Lathander
Cleric of Moradin
Cleric of Nerull
Cleric of Order
Cleric of St. Cuthbert
Cleric of Yondalla
Eberk, Adventurer
Jozan, Cleric of Pelor
Village Priest
Druid
Druid of Obad-Hai
Orc Druid
Vandania, Half-Elf Druid
Wizard/Sorcerer
Aramil, Adventurer
Bladesinger
Cultist of the Dragon
Dark Moon Monk
Drow Arcane Guard
Drow Wizard
Dwarf Wizard
Elf Pyromancer
Evoker's Apprentice
Githyanki Fighter
Grim Necromancer
Half-Elf Sorcerer
Halfing Wizard
Kobold Sorcerer
Mialee, Elf Wizard
Nebbin, Gnome Illusionist
Wand Expert
Warforged Wizard
Bard
Devis, Half-Elf bard
Standardbearer (Dual Spellcaster)
Voice of Battle
War Chanter (Dual Spellcaster)
Paladin
Stalwart Paladin
Standardbearer (Dual Spellcaster)
Sword of Heironeous
Ranger
Greycloak Ranger
War Chanter (Dual Spellcaster)
Psion
Blue
Ialdobe, Human Psion
Psychic Warrior
Ragnara, Psychic Warrior
Other
Aasimar Favored Soul (Favored Soul)
Bugbear Champion of Erythnul (Favored Soul)
Catfolk Wilder (Wilder)
Crow Shaman (Spirit Shaman)
Dwarf Artificer (Artificer)
Earth Shugenja (Shugenja)
Goblin Adept (Adept)
Half-Elf Hexblade (Hexblade)
Healer (Healer)
Renegade Warlock (Warlock)
Warmage (Warmage)
Rangers without spells on DDM side
Bariaur Ranger
Catfolk Wilder
Elf Ranger
Elf Stalker
Halfling Ranger
Human Waunderer
Longstrider Ranger
Silent Wold Goblin
Thri-Kreen Ranger
Wood Elf Skirmisher | |
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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
| | 12/14/2005 9:03 PM |
| | sweet, thanks Empty | |
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr Seuss | |
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rubos
Sneak
83 Posts
| | 01/23/2006 11:41 AM |
| | Can the Chraal became a warlord??? | |
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Zippy
Underboss
1993 Posts
Whitewater, WI
| | 01/23/2006 3:52 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by rubos
Can the Chraal became a warlord???
Chraal qualifies as a Lt. and thus as a warlord when promoted. He could at that point require himself, thus shedding a key handicap. | |
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dpoppink
Warrior
215 Posts
| | 01/30/2006 4:18 PM |
| | The link to bshugg's guide under point 2 of "What do I need to join" points at the recovered thread, which no longer has the info. Would someone update it to bshugg's new thread? | |
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Completed Trades (47) | |
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dj-chuckles
Underboss
2455 Posts
The State that invented Spam!
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Kenkos11
Skirmisher
37 Posts
| | 03/20/2006 11:18 PM |
| I can't believe I missed this, "Each match you also gain a magic item which varies in power depending on whether you win or loose" LOOSE should be LOSE
if you cared. | |
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The Mighty
jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 5:16 PM |
| Hey Guys ...
Make sure these lists are running right for me, will ya?
http://www.maxminis.com/ec/lists.asp
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AesophDarkfable
Warlord
5628 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 5:28 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jai
Hey Guys ...
Make sure these lists are running right for me, will ya?
http://www.maxminis.com/ec/lists.asp
[)]
Awesome Jai. Very very cool. and yes they run fine | |
Im out- find me on Hordelings if you want to chat. | |
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jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 5:33 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by AesophDarkfable
and yes they run fine
More to the point. Are the lists correct? I used the new V3 rules for valid lieutenants of: no difficult, incited, inhibited, disruptive, requires commander, and int 8+
It looks right to me, but i figured i would let one of you scan it piece by piece for a match (the data i am using is from the gallery stats and *could* be wrong).
What other lists do we need?
What more info do we need on those lists? (ie: caster) | | | |
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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 5:37 PM |
| | Wow. thanks. =O | |
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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 5:40 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jai
[quote]Originally posted by AesophDarkfable
What more info do we need on those lists? (ie: caster)
Oh man that would rock.
Eligibility for:
Divine Casters,
Arcane
Druidic
Psionics
Stealth
If this is possible, I can send you a list of all more rare classes that are eligible for each (prestige and non-core etc) | |
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jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 6:08 PM |
| | Well, you would have to give me a complete list of classes to be included in the different caster types. I just added a "Warlord Options" column that shows Martial, Caster, Stealth as appropriate. Until i get some form of formula or complete list of caster types i won't break out Caster. | | | |
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jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 6:27 PM |
| Well, i told:
Clerics and Paladins to be Divine
Wizards, Sorcerers and Bards to be Arcane
Druids and Rangers to be Druidic
Telepaths, Psychic Warriors, Soulknifes, and Wilders to be Psionic.
That should cover all of them on the list, right? | | | |
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The Defenestrator
AesophDarkfable
Warlord
5628 Posts
| | 03/21/2006 6:31 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jai
Well, i told:
Clerics and Paladins to be Divine
Wizards, Sorcerers and Bards to be Arcane
Druids and Rangers to be Druidic
Telepaths, Psychic Warriors, Soulknifes, and Wilders to be Psionic.
That should cover all of them on the list, right?
Jai ill email you the entire list of caster eligible. Sent
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jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/22/2006 9:22 AM |
| | Artificer is Divine? I thought he was Arcane? | | | |
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eMpTy Kay
Underboss
1068 Posts
| | 03/22/2006 9:57 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jai
Artificer is Divine? I thought he was Arcane?
We were talking about that, and the spells are more of a divine nature than the arcane (at least in the sence of spells avilible for EC). Specifically the legions shield of faith made us reconsider.
What I remember of the discussion anyway. | |
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jai
Commander
3235 Posts
| | 03/22/2006 11:28 AM |
| ok folks, i believe i have it working properly (as in the options list properly)
you can now sort by name, cmd, cost, or options.
i am going to keep the factions separate for now.
let me know if it isn't working in some way.
Galn, want me to add that link to the EC standings page? | | | |
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galneweinhaw
Commander
2646 Posts
| | 03/23/2006 11:32 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jai
Galn, want me to add that link to the EC standings page?
Yes please! Looks awesome. The sorting is sweet. | |
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orcmonk220
Underboss
1608 Posts
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zephyrstorm
Sergeant
528 Posts
| | 03/23/2006 11:59 AM |
| | Ooh, I like it! Thanks Jai. If everything on the site wasn't all microsoft stuff I'd offer to help out too, but I'm a php/mysql type of guy. [:p] | |
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New subscriber to rule #0: bshugg is always right. | |
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eMpTy Kay
Underboss
1068 Posts
| | 03/23/2006 7:12 PM |
| Jai, Love the things you have done for us!!ΖD]
Only "problem" I see is the heading do not line up with the columns.
Request: Can you have the stat card text listed under the stat card? So we can "cheat" in making stat cards for our Lts, and copy the base information over?
Thanks much for all you did, and the request is not needed if you are too busy or it is too difficult to do! You are great for all you have done! | |
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